GASTROINTESTINAL INVOLVEMENT IN HENOCH-SCHONLEIN SYNDROME - CT FINDINGS

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to describe the CT features o f gastrointestinal involvement in seven patients with Henoch-Schonlein syndrome. CONCLUSION. Although the incidence of Henoch-Schonlein synd rome is low, it should be considered when CT scans show multifocal are as of bowel-wall thickening, mesenteric edema, vascular engorgement, a nd nonspecific lymphadenopathy. It should be considered especially in young patients with acute gastrointestinal symptoms.